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"Extremely heartbreaking": President Murmu condoles deaths in Solapur jeep accident

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New Delhi | June 15, 2026 9:25:06 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed her deepest condolences following a tragic accident in Maharashtra's Solapur district, where a jeep plunged into a well, claiming eight lives.

Describing the incident as "extremely heartbreaking," the President offered prayers for the swift recovery of those injured.

An X post from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "The news of the deaths of people in a vehicle accident in Solapur district of Maharashtra is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured."

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PM's National Relief Fund to the families of victims who lost their lives in the Solapur accident. He also announced Rs 50,000 as financial compensation for the injured.

In an X post, PM Modi expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Solapur Rural, Maharashtra, due to a tragic mishap. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PMO said.

The accident occurred in the Tandulwadi village of Malshiras taluka, in Maharashtra's Solapur, on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Indubai Dashrath Bavche, Pooja Amol Satore, Pooja Balaji Bavche, Ashwini Sandip Bavche, Sanskar Sandip Bavche, Sanskruti Sandip Bavche, Aarav Amol Satore, and Samarth Balaji Bavche.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the seven devotees were successfully rescued.

In an X post, Fadnavis said, "The incident in Tandalwadi in Malshiras taluka of Solapur district, where some devotees lost their lives in an accident after a vehicle fell into a well on private farmland, is extremely tragic and heartbreaking. I pay my heartfelt tribute to them. We share in the grief of their families."

He further assured financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the heirs of the deceased from the State government.

"Fortunately, 7 lives have been saved. They are receiving treatment. The District Collector and Superintendent of Police have both rushed to the scene immediately, and we are in constant contact with the local administration. The state government will provide financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the heirs of the deceased in this incident," he said. (ANI)

 
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